Lawrence, KS metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 2026
What is Lawrence, KS metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Lawrence, KS metro area in its market cycle?
Lawrence, KS metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Lawrence, KS metro area?
Our model forecasts Lawrence, KS metro area’s home prices to rise about 7.3% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Lawrence, KS metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $342K | ▼ -8.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 35 days | ▲ +29.6% |
| Months of Supply | 4.1 | ▲ +5.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 332 | ▲ +8.9% |
| Homes Sold | 81 | ▲ +2.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $184 | ▲ +2.9% |
How has Lawrence, KS metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawrence, KS metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Lawrence, KS metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lawrence, KS metro area?
The median sale price in Lawrence, KS metro area is $342K, having fallen 8.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Lawrence, KS metro area?
Lawrence, KS metro area scores 34 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Lawrence, KS metro area's Alpha Score?
Lawrence, KS metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (57/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Lawrence, KS metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.